Age Spots
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How to remove age spots on face?
Age spots especially on the face are nasty. Though they normally are not dangerous it is at least a cosmetic issue that can affect negatively your self-esteem. But age spots might be common on other areas as well - your hands, arms and shoulders most likely. To get rid of age spots you should first be familiar what they are and where they come from. After that you have to think what would be the best way for you - depending also how much money you are ready to put on the treatment (there are also cheap method that might be worth of trying). In this article I will first tell you about the age spots and then about the ways to get rid of them but also how to prevent to get them again.
What are age spots?
Age spots as a term refers to the brown spots that appear on the skin. The terms brown spot, sun spot, liver spot, lentigo and senile/solar lentigine mean exactly the same.
The spots range from light brown to red or almost black in color. Formerly it was incorrecty believed that liver spots were due to liver problems. Age spots neither have anything to do with how old you are though they are more common with older people.
Where do the age spots come from?
Since the age spots come from the sun, the term sun spot is more accurate and I will call them sun spots from here on. And the skin ages in the sun. So the longer you have stayed in the sun the older your skin feels even if your physical age is not high at all.
The sun damages the melanocytes (cells in the skin's surface layer) that produce melanin pigment and transfer this pigment to other skin cells to help to protect us against the sun's UV rays. Totally these melanocytes form only 5-10% of the cells in skin's surface layer (epidermis).
Many people (like me with Irish background) have very little melanin pigment and their skin does not protect very well from the sun and when the sun attacks the body doesn't know how to respond properly. The result can be abnormal melanin pigment that forms spots.
Can they be dangerous?
Short answer is yes, it is possible that they are cancerous. But in the vast majority they are harmless and no treatment is necessary. To be sure about that you should consult a dermatologist.
Removing spots by medical treatments
Laser treatment is generally very effective method to remove sun spots but it is definitely not the cheapest way. It may require two or more sessions to remove the spots completely, depending on where they are situated and how many there are. The prices vary from about $700 up to $5000.
In cryosurgery the abnormal skin cells are destroyed and removed through freezing. Generally it is very quick procedure with quite little side effects. The freezing agent can be applied directly to the skin with a swab or sprayed on. The prices vary from $300 up to $2000 but the quality of treatment is very much comparable to the price especially on the lower price levels.
Chemical peels involve a chemical solution applied to the surface of the skin. The type of the chemical solution and the method of application affects on the depth of the peeling. There's a little downtime after the treatment but also little side effects as irritated skin. The prices are from $600 to $900
Microdermabrasion consists a variety of treatment which rejuvenate the very upper layers of the skin. These are, for example, creams with abrasive particulates and utilizing crystals which are passed accross the skin to sand the skin down. As a result the skin will generally feel smoother right after treatment with a diminished appearance of sun spots. The prices vary generally from $100 to $400
There is a wide range of topical products sold for sun spot treatment. Most involve some bleaching agent. When trying to treat individual spots, bleaching creams tend to bleach the surrounding areas more than the spots themselves. In my opinion these creams don't work as I would like them to work. All bleaching creams, Retin-As and alpha hydroxy acids make you more sensitive to the sun. And where did the age spots come from?
Natural removal of age spots
Dr. Charles Davidson has created a cure to remove moles, warts and skin tags fast and all-natural way. I myself have never had mole or wart problem (well, sometimes its hard to say what the spots really are, I have always thought they were only sun spots) but I have had sun spots since I was a teenager. As I have some Irish genes I have been more sensitive to the sun than most other people. I simply thought Dr. Davidsons methods were worth to test - I wouldn't lose that much if it didn't work.
But eventhough he does not talk about removing age spots on the face or your body, it worked for me. I would recommend you to read more on his book Moles, Warts & Skin tags removal.
Prevent the development of sun spots
As the treatments can only remove existing sun spots but cannot prevent the development of the new spots you have to do it yourself. It is very simple. Just protect yourself from the sun! Avoid sun, protect your skin with clothes and hat and wear sunscreen all the time. It's never too late to start, you can prevent damages and reduce your skin aging.
Most of sun damage we recieve occurs while we are driving. Car windows filters 100% of UVA rays (that causes burns) but none of the UVB which is responsible for sun damage and skin aging. Maybe you should consider installing UVB-protecting film installed on your car windows.
Conclusion
Age spots have nothing to do with your physical age, they come from the time you have been in the sun. It is a malfunction of the skin cells caused by sun's UV rays. To avoid these spots you have to protect yourself from the sun. There are several treatment methods to remove age spots but they are generally either ineffective or very expensive. Dr. Davidson has made a natural cure that works also for age spots.
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Over the Counter Products for Age Spots
Many of the aging crowd are looking for the secret miracle product for age spots. As we get older, we tend to think we will develop age spots and there isn't much that we can do about it. Fortunately, it is not age that causes these age and liver spots, but over exposure to the sun's ultra violet rays over the years eventually causes dark spots the skin.
Age spots are also known as sun spots or liver spots, both being the same and causing skin blotches known as hyperpigmentation. There are some basic factors to think of that go along hand in hand with age spots: smoking, over exposure to UV rays or light, diet, sugar, saturated fats, and lack of vitamins. Age spots are caused by the rise in lipofuscin your body creates which eventually changes the color of ones skin pigment.
Age spots are most common after the age of 55 years old but sometimes start developing as early as 35 years old. Other names and nicknames for this disorder are liver spots, brown spots and sun spots. Age spot are much easier prevented then cured by ensuring that you have a well-balanced diet in your younger years. Eating a diet high in orange vegetables -- carrots and yams -- and green leafy foods can help your body fight the effects of aging skin. Foods high in antioxidants will also help by aiding in the fight to kill free radicals.
If you are already suffering with age spots, don’t worry, there are several over-the-counter products today that can help you fade away the look of that age spot or spots. Hydroquinone is a common ingredient that can help you fight against age spots, but it can cause problems with certain skin types. Be on the look out for a over-the-counter products with this active ingredient. Hydroquinone can help with age spots, freckles, scars and help lighten dark skin, but because of the known problems, you should be careful unless you know how your skin will react. For some, it may be better to try a different active ingredient first. If you have drastic cases of age spot practically covering your face or hands that leave you uncomfortable and embarrassed, chemical peels may be the next level of treatment. These peels contain anywhere from 70% to 80 % glycolic acid or other acids and remove layers of skin to reduce the appearance of the spots. Another more expensive option is laser resurfacing. In this procedure the age spots are literally burned away using a sophisticated, targeted laser. However this treatment only works well on very white skin with very dark age spots.
Age spots are one of the signs of aging, but you don't need to live with them. In addition to the more expensive medical treatments, there are over-the counter products for age spots that can help. Using these products can bring back a healthy glow to your skin and will help you avoid the embarrassment of those unsightly age spots.
About the Author
Cindy has published several articles about skin care topics around the Internet. She and her team have reviewed several of the more popular skin whiteners for age spots on her web site at http://skinlightners.healthyreviews.info. CLICK HERE to read their review and learn which ones worked and which you should avoid.
